Disaster

Quick Summaries Indonesia is increasing preparedness measures as a low to moderate El Niño is forecast for June 2026, raising concerns over a prolonged…

Quick Summaries BPBD has warned the public to stay away from Cisadane River water and avoid eating fish caught there after pesticide contamination linked…

Quick Summaries Indonesia’s Geological Agency says the Situjuah Sinkhole in West Sumatra is scientifically unusual because it formed in volcanic deposits…

Quick Summaries A 6-year-old Indonesian tourist died after she and her mother were struck by a car in Singapore’s Chinatown; the driver has been…

Quick Summaries Climate models monitored by NOAA and Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology suggest El Niño could form in 2026, but agencies stress…

Quick Summaries The EU is forming a 300-member rapid-response wildfire firefighting unit composed of personnel from all 27 member states.…

Quick Summaries The Geological Agency says the Sitijuah sinkhole may still widen, particularly along a southeast–northwest direction. Officials set…

Quick Summaries Global experts warn that “Disease X” could emerge from new viral threats in 2026, including avian flu, Mpox, and Oropouche virus.…

Quick Summaries Jakarta's health chief Ani Ruspitawati urges avoiding open or damaged fruit to curb Nipah virus risks from fruit bats, stressing hygiene…

Quick Summaries The Ciliwung River overflowed after overnight local rain, flooding 38 RTs across two subdistricts in East Jakarta, with water reaching up…